Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A man wheels boxes into a clothing store on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A man wheels boxes into a clothing store on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A designer handbag is displayed in a storefront on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A designer handbag is displayed in a storefront on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People walk through a Uniqlo store in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People walk through a Uniqlo store in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A woman carries a shopping bag past a store with a sale sign in the window in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A woman carries a shopping bag past a store with a sale sign in the window in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A woman carries a shopping bag past a store with a sale sign in the window in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A woman carries a shopping bag past a store with a sale sign in the window in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A woman carrying a shopping bag walks past a store advertising sales on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A woman carrying a shopping bag walks past a store advertising sales on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A woman carrying a shopping bag on Broadway in Manhattan is reflected in a window with a sale sign on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A woman carrying a shopping bag on Broadway in Manhattan is reflected in a window with a sale sign on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

A man carries a shopping bag in a Uniqlo store in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

A man carries a shopping bag in a Uniqlo store in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Hi Gas Prices, Taxes Keep Retail Sales Gains Low

Mario Tama

Off' sign is attached to a clothing rack at a store on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

Off' sign is attached to a clothing rack at a store on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices.

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People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13,... News PhotoBag,Broadway - Manhattan,Business,Carrying,Finance,Horizontal,Manhattan - New York City,Merchandise,New York City,People,Retail,Shopping,USAPhotographer Mario TamaCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: People carry shopping bags on Broadway in Manhattan on February 13, 2013 in New York City. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were only up slightly in January following tax increases and high gas prices. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)